Frederick Wohlheter (b. 1832)

WOHLHETER, LIGHT

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/5/2005 at 23:29:48

Wohlheter, Frederick, dealer in iron, hardware, stoves, tinware and agricultural implements; born in Alsace, France, March 25, 1832; came to Buffalo, New York in 1849; removed to Chicago in 1850; lived in that vicinity until 1853, when he came to Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa; he has resided here ever since with the exception of a year and half; he was engaged in blacksmithing for several years; engaged in general mercantile business from 1859 to 1869; for the last nine years in present business. He was Postmaster several years; eleven years School Director; Township Trustee four years.
He married Magdalena Light, March 25, 1856; she was born in New Alsace, Dearborn Co., Indiana, June 17, 1839. They have had seven children; two have died -- Henry N. and Sarah E.; the living are -- Willard J. and George W., twins, and Charles L., Henry and Celia.

Page 732 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley township